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pony · 01-09-2014, 10:06 AM

Contemplating installing a set of silicone radiator hoses on my L99 mostly for cosmetic purposes. Has anyone used the HPS hoses? I know there are Samco and Mishimoto hoses out there as well. Any constructive feedback is appreciated.

Moreno1 · 01-09-2014, 10:46 AM

The factory upper radiator hose also feeds the oil cooler. So you'll need to monkey something up to address it.

The Blue Ox · 01-10-2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pony

Contemplating installing a set of silicone radiator hoses on my L99 mostly for cosmetic purposes. Has anyone used the HPS hoses? I know there are Samco and Mishimoto hoses out there as well. Any constructive feedback is appreciated.

Yes Pony, I am running the silicone hoses! Not sure of the brand but they are color coded Orange from IIR W3 Motorsports! I've got the upper hoses installed but haven't got the lower on yet! Weather not too good in Texas right now, even in the Deep South!!

KalCorp · 01-29-2014, 12:49 PM

Anyone seen Hose for 2012? There is no oil cooler section like the 10-11.

pony · 01-29-2014, 05:39 PM

Your choices for Silicone hoses will be HPS that LISTS a 2012 hose kit, but doubt it is correct since it's lumped together with the 10's and 11's. Mishimoto doesn't make one for the 2012 and not sure I could get past the name in my engine bay. Samco may make a kit but you're looking at 8 weeks wait time.

Your best bet is to call HPS hoses and see if they'll make a kit for the 2012 as it would basically be a "delete" of the oil cooler line from the upper hose. Then you would have to see IF they would make a separate hose OR leave on the stock one and wrap it in silicone tape to get a close match.

I currently have the black HPS hose kit on my 2011 Camaro Vert. and pleased with the look and fit.

Fast6.3 · 01-29-2014, 08:02 PM

how about some pics pony

pony · 01-29-2014, 09:14 PM

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how about some pics pony

Try to get some up tomorrow, although they are not as striking as the red or blue available, but the shiney black go well with my theme.

01-09-2014, 10:06 AM	#1
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	Anyone running HPS Silicone Radiator Hoses? Contemplating installing a set of silicone radiator hoses on my L99 mostly for cosmetic purposes. Has anyone used the HPS hoses? I know there are Samco and Mishimoto hoses out there as well. Any constructive feedback is appreciated.

01-29-2014, 08:02 PM	#6
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	how about some pics pony __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

01-09-2014, 10:46 AM	#2
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	The factory upper radiator hose also feeds the oil cooler. So you'll need to monkey something up to address it.

01-29-2014, 12:49 PM	#4
KalCorp Space Coast Camaros Drives: 2012 Camaro Vert Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Bay , FL Posts: 1,281	Anyone seen Hose for 2012? There is no oil cooler section like the 10-11.

01-29-2014, 05:39 PM	#5
pony Drives: 2011 2SS Convert; Color RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 722	Your choices for Silicone hoses will be HPS that LISTS a 2012 hose kit, but doubt it is correct since it's lumped together with the 10's and 11's. Mishimoto doesn't make one for the 2012 and not sure I could get past the name in my engine bay. Samco may make a kit but you're looking at 8 weeks wait time. Your best bet is to call HPS hoses and see if they'll make a kit for the 2012 as it would basically be a "delete" of the oil cooler line from the upper hose. Then you would have to see IF they would make a separate hose OR leave on the stock one and wrap it in silicone tape to get a close match. I currently have the black HPS hose kit on my 2011 Camaro Vert. and pleased with the look and fit.